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THE MIDGARD SERPENT: The most dangerous monster in Norse mythology.

Child of Loki, and therefore, part of the giant family

According to old legends,

Thor defeated the Midgard Serpent in the final battle at Ragnarok.

Isolde?

What?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hey, there's plenty of food on the table. Did you not get rid of that tapeworm?

I'm a growing man.

Magne? Are you okay? Hey.

You have to be careful.

What happened?

Sit down.

I can't see shit.

-You can't see? -No.

Hey. Maybe we should try your old glasses?

Perhaps you've suffered a relapse?

-Can you see? -Yes.

There you go.

Maybe you two should start listening to your mother more.

She's right occasionally.

Let's eat breakfast.

-I'll eat in my room. -No, Laurits.

I'm not myself.

Well, who are you, then?

EPISODE 5 - KNOW YOURSELF

Vidar Jutul was buried in Edda yesterday.

And today, normal life resumes for Jutul Industries.

The company has been facing a lot of backlash lately

over the severe pollution scandal.

I'm going to school.

Then I'm stopping by the office. I need to finish my exam.

I might be late. Guess you're used to that?

Don't you think it's strange…

that it's just us women left in this big old house?

That's strange.

Wine and smokes at 10:00 in the morning, that's strange.

I'm off to work.

According to our business correspondent,

the company made a wise move

when inviting young environmental activists to have a discussion.

Saxa Jutul, when she is ready, will be Vidar Jutul's future heir,

She's welcomed and seen as a sign that modern times reached Jutul Industries.

-I'm so sorry about your father. -Thank you.

But now we look forward.

I think the statement was well received…

Saxa, you're late.

What are you doing here?

My job.

-I thought we agreed-- -Vidar's death changed a few things.

Besides, the corporate charter states that the oldest son should take over.

That document is from 1872. It can't be--

Odd, give us a few minutes, will you?

I've sworn to avenge Vidar's death, Saxa.

Okay, so you'll kill Magne

and graduate and run Norway's fifth largest company?

-Wasn't that what you were trying to do? -"Trying"?

Yes. The difference between us is that I actually adhere to the laws.

It's my duty, Saxa, to avenge our fallen brother.

And on behalf of the family and the management,

we want to thank you for your efforts for the company.

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That road is too risky.

We have to come from--

Magne is coming.

Something crazy has happened.

What are you doing?

You've lost your powers.

Yes.

You've become weak. You can't see without your glasses.

Everything that made you special has been taken away from you.

I didn't think it would--

You asked to be relieved of your powers because it required too much of you.

You ran up into the mountains and shouted to the heavens.

You sat in the Christian church praying to a god you don't believe in.

-You saw me? -I see everything.

I hear everything.

And this time your prayers

were also heard by those who spin our fate.

Now you're just an ordinary boy, Magne.

Weak and lonely, as before.

So I'm not a part of this anymore, then?

The fight goes on without you.

But with him?

Whoever receives your powers must be prepared to pay the highest price.

You chose this, Magne. Stand by your choice.

Shouldn't you be at school?

So, what do we do with the guards standing down here?

-That's my question. -If they come too close,

we'll kill them.

Thanks for a great day, son!

It was awesome! Can I Keep the bike?

Of course, but ask your mom. Love, your dad.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think anyone was at home.

How did you get in?

Dad gave me a key.

"Dad"?

You think you can just come here? Into our home?

What you did at the funeral was completely unacceptable.

It's not so strange that we kids carry our father--

Don't call him your father!

He was my father.

Give me the key.

I said, give me the key.

Can I keep this?

To… remember him by?

I'll give you something to remember.

You know what my last conversation with Vidar was about?

About which one of us should kill you.

I offered to do it,

but he actually preferred to do it himself.

EDDA HIGH SCHOOL

OLD NORSE GODS AND HEROES

Many of the stories in Norse mythology…

INTRODUCTION

…concern clans and conflicts with other clans.

Hey, Magne. You got a second?

I've looked at your thesis question.

I think it might be too historical.

I thought you might try

to situate Norse mythology in a bit more of a modern context.

Modern context? What do you mean? That's not possible.

What do you mean?

It's not that simple, Erik.

At that time, gods and giants ate at the same table.

If they disagreed, they would kill each other.

Then they went back to drinking mead together, like buddies.

But reality isn't like that.

If the only way the good can win is by killing, they've already lost.

They've become evil themselves.

Can't you see that?

No, you can't.

That's great.

Write exactly that.

"The moral conflict of good versus evil."

Good, Magne!

-Hi, Iman. -Hi.

You wear glasses?

No. Sometimes.

Hi, Iman.

Hi, Ada. What's up?

We just got our English grades.

It's just grades.

What? A "C" in English?

-Is there anyone in the office? -Yes, Ran is in today.

The final grades are not up for discussion, Iman.

I hope you understand how much this will hurt my parents.

You know my background.

You think I should give you special treatment

because you're from…

-Sri Lanka? -Sri Lanka.

-I'm Norwegian. -You know what I mean.

No. I don't.

I'm trying to say that it seems like you're trying to get me

to give you special treatment because of your Sri Lankan background.

I don't think you're allowed to do that.

I think it's illegal

to give grades based on where you're from.

But I think that you think…

On second thought, I think you know…

that I don't deserve a C in English.

And I also think…

that you're an attractive woman.

What I find most attractive…

is that it seems like…

you've become more vulnerable.

Maybe you should embrace it more.

Let go a little bit?

DON'T DRINK THE WATER!!! MOM

STOP - NO ACCESS

Laurits!

As previously mentioned, Jutul Industries made a smart move…

EDDA GRILL

…by inviting young environmental activists to talk.

JUTUL - CLIMATE KILLERS

A few days ago, the youngsters came to Jutul Industries

and has been talked about on social media. There has been unrest regarding this.

How old are you? 15?

I'm 16. But it's none of your business.

-I'm not the one doing it. -Yes.

-Magne, obviously. -Everyone wants--

Magne? The guy who runs around shouting and stuff?

-Running around? -Yeah, he runs around.

He's your spokesperson?

-That's super weird. -What are you talking about?

Who's going to be our representative at the meeting with Jutul Industries?

I think it should be Magne. He is the obvious choice.

-No! -He was there from the beginning.

Put the whole thing in motion.

But we said it should be a girl, didn't we?

Laurits could do it. You could dress up like a girl.

No?

Hey, Laurits, you want to sit with us?

Are you okay?

No?

Yeah. It's just one of those days.

-Okay. -I'm just feeling a bit…

homeless.

Yeah, that…

Black coffee, no milk, no sugar.

You're always welcome here.

It has to be Magne. I don't see how it…

-Did you complain about your grade? -Yeah.

It turned out to be a mistake.

I got a… six.

You're suddenly getting better grades?

Yeah. I mean, I might have used my powers a bit.

-You can't do that. -I can.

No, you can't!

What's it to you, anyway?

You can't use your abilities like this.

Not to get new clothes and better grades.

You quit, Magne.

So don't lecture me.

I can do whatever the hell I want.

Hey. We need to talk.

I found something very gross in your room.

What?

-Have you been in my room? -Yes, of course.

I believe there's a note on the door.

I don't hear you complaining when you get your laundry cleaned and folded.

Don't go in there!

What's that thing in Grandma's old fish tank?

It's a pet.

It's not a pet.

Mom…

I don't like bunnies or cute little puppies like everyone else.

I wear different clothes, listen to different music.

And as a part of that culture… I like reptiles.

What is it?

I don't believe in races, sexual identity and normality.

I don't want it here.

-But I need it! -Why?

Because you don't believe in sexual identity?

No, because I just lost my father.

Are you having fun leading a normal life?

Hey!

Hey, you little asshole! Hey!

Are you stealing my gas?

Sorry.

He's got the point, Harry. Stop!

My store, my rules.

The bike stays until your mother comes to get it!

What are you doing?

He stole 20 kroner worth of gas, and you beat the shit out of him?

You can't use your powers like that.

You're out.

Sweetie, I bought some extra ham, if that's what that… thing eats.

Thanks.

Can I ask you something?

Since you're a boy or a man, or…

I know you don't recognize gender and sexuality in that sense, but anyway…

I texted Erik and asked if he wanted to have dinner with me and…

Listen to this. "That sounds nice. Dot, dot, dot."

What does that mean, "Dot, dot, dot"?

Is it ironic? Or is it an opening?

Hey.

Mom, I can't help you flirt with my teacher. That's weird.

Yeah, I get that.

We're all here. Let's eat.

-I'll eat later. -No, Laurits. Hey.

Hey.

I don't know how to say this.

I know you're mad at me.

I know you hate me.

I'm really sorry about what's happened.

But I want you to know…

that I asked for my powers to be taken away.

And it happened. I can't see shit.

I have to wear glasses all the time.

I'm falling down stairs.

You're not a god anymore?

No.

It's…

I mean, it's good. That's what I want.

Sort of.

It's important to me that you know, Laurits.

I thought he was going to hurt you.

I wanted to save you.

I didn't want to be the guy who… killed your father.

I want to be your big brother.

You'll always be my big brother.

Just don't ask me for any more favors in your crazy battle.

I promise.

Not so hard.

Cut it out.

Come on.

Good morning.

You're early.

I want to see the board of directors.

I've written an agenda.

Cancel all meetings with the kids and environmental activists?

Is that wise?

I think it makes us look inconsistent--

And if we don't, it makes us look weak.

That's not happening.

Hey.

Here are the folders you wanted.

-Turid? -Yes?

Can I have a word?

The dwarves forged Thor's hammer…

INTRODUCTION

…because they were the best blacksmiths.

In one of the great poems from The Elder Edda…

Mom.

You're not supposed to drink the water. What are you doing?

Right, I shouldn't.

What's going on?

I…

I just got fired.

Fjor has taken over now, so…

Now he's going to change everything.

Fjor fired you?

Yeah, he said there were interpersonal difficulties.

He was a little rude to me.

He wanted to humiliate me, you see.

What? What did he do?

He said he didn't want the mother of a bastard working there.

Magne! He probably didn't mean it like that.

Fjor?

-You fired my mother. -Yes.

-Why? -It was necessary.

Vidar couldn't do it.

He went soft in his old age.

What happened to you?

Weren't you supposed to go away? With Gry?

What's happened to you?

You killed Vidar. You gave me no choice.

Is this all you've got?

Come on!

What happened?

Come here. Come on.

Hey. Magne.

Vidar told me you'd gotten stronger.

Show me.

Is this all you've got?

Where are your powers?

Magne?

You've become weak.

You're nothing.

You're not even worth killing.

Hey.

Is that your grandson?

Kind of.

He's been tough on you, right?

I need help.

I can't be this weak.

Are you ready to join the fight?

Yes.

Are you, now that you know what it'll cost you?

You will have to take more lives.

There has to be another way.

No.

You know, sometimes, there are no other ways.

But I think you have what it takes.

What were you thinking?

When he kicked you like a little dog?

What did you want to do, Magne?

Don't tempt me.

Laurits and I…

just made up.

I can't kill more people from his new family.

I don't want to kill.

You took the axe from Vidar's grave.

It's mine now.

Not that we need it.

Magne lost his powers.

Now he's just a scared little boy.

What we need to focus on now is our business.

And let me be clear, I'll straighten out the unsteady course we've been taking.

"Unsteady course"?

It's been going great!

I hear you cancelled the meeting with the activists. Why?

Norway's fifth largest company doesn't need a human face anymore.

Yes! A meeting with the kids will strengthen our image

and make us a more modern company.

This is my decision.

And the eldest son… makes the call.

Not if he's voted out by the family.

You left.

I stepped up. I'm the one that kept the company going. Me!

I think it's good to have a man in the house again, Saxa.

Hi.

Hi.

Did you hear that they cancelled the meeting today?

Jutul.

Suddenly, they don't have time to talk to us or the Environmental Agency.

Hey, what happened to you? You have a scratch…

Yeah, it's…

I fell down a flight of stairs.

Let me see.

Don't touch it.

I hope you're ready to fight.

Do you have a minute?

Brother?

"Brother"?

My stepmother kicked me out.

My father wanted to kill me, and Fjor fired my mom.

We're going broke!

But our relationship has always been good.

Even before we knew we were related.

And now we have a common interest.

And as Vidar's son, you also have a right to vote on family matters. Just like us.

If I'm going to sell myself…

it'll be for a lot of fucking money.

Are we expecting guests?

No, just family.

Wow. A welcoming committee.

In these difficult times of mourning, we have to stand together.

And no one should feel left out.

Since the old days, we've made all our important decisions by voting.

Of course, we need to have everyone present.

Welcome, Laurits.

Thanks.

The Norse gods represented law and order,

while the giants represented chaos.

The Viking world was simple.

The gods' killing of giants was not seen as evil…

but as a necessity to maintain balance in the world.

If the powers of chaos grew too strong, the world would end.

Hey.

What are you doing?

The headstone just arrived, so I'm just finishing up.

Shouldn't we help them?

They're fine on their own.

It's like a scene from Mad Men.

Did you look like this in the '60s?

What did Saxa offer you?

For you to come here and participate in this little family game?

A vote.

My rightful place.

Because you know, brother…

I'm a giant…

like you.

Money?

People like you are chronically broke, right?

That's part of the reason.

The problem is that Saxa can't give you anything.

But I can.

As long as I know that you're loyal.

So the question is, how much do you cost?

I'm pretty expensive.

No, you're not.

It's not hard to persuade someone who's never had anything, Laurits.

What are you talking about?

We're just sharing the world between us.

I thought we had already done that.

But…

You don't have anything to share, Saxa.

Are you testing me?

Maybe that's something you should work out…

before I come into the picture.

I'll drive you home.

It's been nice.

At least nicer than the last time we met.

I'm just being honest with you.

I hope you understand that.

Just like you should understand that I will never…

see you as anything but a bastard.

Yes.

At least a bastard is a real child.

You've never had one of those.

Saxa told me about you giants, and…

That you're nothing but rejected, leftover gods

from over 3,000 years ago.

That this family is just roleplay.

That you're infertile.

Except for Vidar, apparently.

I'm just being honest with you, too.

Stepmother.

Bye.

Mom, we're out of ham.

You'll never be part of my family.

Hey, stop!

We're the same, you and I. You can't kill me. Stay away!

I'm not here to kill you.

Yet.

Let him go!

What are you going to do now?

You have no powers.

I'll fight with what I've got.

Without your powers, there's nothing holding us back.

We'll come after you and your family.

Hey!

The door's open and…

Do we have a visitor? Has something happened to Magne at school?

I just came by to speak to the boys about the final exam.

Magne, did you fall?

I bought ice cream. There's plenty, if you'd like some.

No, I'm on my way out, so…

You're a bit clumsy.

It was nice talking to you boys.

Here he comes.

You're ready.

You have to help me get my powers back.

What made Thor complete?

The hammer.

Get the hammer, and you'll get your powers back.

You know what to do.

Where's the fire?

Don't worry about that.

Everything is already planned. You just need to

get the key,

which your brother just got back from the giants.

Then I will gather your team.

I can't do that.

If he knows what it's for, he'll never give it to me.

So don't tell him.

You need to understand that the end justifies the means.

If you don't make the weapon and kill the giants,

the giants will kill you and your brother.

So I have to betray him… to save him?

It's who you are.

The one who has to fight evil at any cost.

Yes! Norway!

Yes! Norway! Norway! Yes, yes, yes! Norway! Norway!

Norway! Yes, yes, yes!

Norway! Norway!

-Hey! -Hey.

There's ice cream in the freezer, if you want.

I'll get it for you.

Can we talk?

Brother?

Subtitle translation by: Heidi Rabbevåg